It was already dark, the stars and the moon were up in the sky and it was a full moon. The light from the moon made the roads visible. Mike left the premises of Recochima’s house. There were nine burning sticks around the building with mighty flames. The sticks were meant to burn till daybreak, they were the light for the goddess. It was the duty of the Princess to put burning oil every evening.
Mike walked straight to Vivian’s home. He could hear his footsteps. The whole place was death-quiet. Since their arrival to their land, they were still afraid to walk alone at night. Most of them were still nursing the fear of King Edison and his soldiers. So as early as the sun turned its face away, they all locked themselves indoors.
At that time, Vivian was staying with her aunt who was a
